TV Jargon Demystified: Here’s What You Need to Know About Color and Brightness

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These are the terms we refer to constantly when testing a TV, from color to brightness and shadow detail.

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0:00 Introduction
0:48 Brightness
1:34 Gamma
2:47 Color
4:21 Conclusion

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